Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas

§ 9162.65. Truck Loading and Maneuvering - Requirements Relating to Vehicular Parking…

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

A. Whenever a truck loading facility is required or provided for an industrial use pursuant to CMC § 9162.63 , the development shall comply with the applicable requirements set forth in the following table:

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Large Dock-High Loading Facilities	Small Dock-High Loading Facilities	Large Grade Level Loading Facilities	Small Grade Level Loading Facilities	Mini-Storage Self- Storage
		DEFINITIONS
Facilities with greater than or equal to 25% of their loading doors, either dock-high, ramps or wells and with the single tenant unit size or average multiple	Facilities with greater than or equal to 25% of their loading doors, either dock-high, ramps or walls, and with the single tenant unit size or average in multiple	Facilities with less than 25% of their loading doors, either dock-high, ramps or walls, and with the single tenant unit size or average multiple tenant unit	Facilities with less than 25% of their loading doors, either dock-high, ramps or walls, and with the single tenant unit size or average multiple tenant unit	Units under 300 square feet in size for the sole purpose of storing household goods or business related documents.

Large Dock-High Loading Facilities	Small Dock-High Loading Facilities	Large Grade Level Loading Facilities	Small Grade Level Loading Facilities	Mini-Storage Self- Storage
tenant unit size greater than 5,000 square feet.	tenant unit size less than 5,000 square feet.	size greater than 10,000 square feet.	size less than 10,000 square feet.
	VEHICULAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Whichever of the following results in the greater requirement: A. Warehousing use = 1 parking space per 1,500 square feet of gross foor area; Manufacturing use = 1 parking space per 500 square feet of gross foor area; Offce and Industrial Service uses = 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross foor area; or B. 1 parking space for every 2 employees on the largest shift.	Whichever of the following results in the greater requirement: A. Warehousing use = 1 parking space per 1,000 square feet of gross foor area; Manufacturing use = 1 parking space per 500 square feet of gross foor area; Offce and Industrial Service uses = 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross foor area; or B. 1 parking space for every 2 employees on the largest shift.	Whichever of the following results in the greater requirement: A. Warehousing use = 1 parking space per 750 square feet of gross foor area; Manufacturing use = 1 parking space per 500 square feet of gross foor area; Offce and Industrial uses = 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross foor area; or B. 1 parking space for every 2 employees on the largest shift.	Whichever of the following results in the greater requirement: A. Single tenant unit size or average multiple tenant unit size under 3,000 square feet; Warehousing and Manufacturing uses = 1 parking space per 500 square feet of gross foor area; Offce and Service uses = 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross foor area; Single tenant unit size or average multiple tenant unit size over 3,000 square feet: Warehousing uses = 1 parking space per 750 square feet of gross foor area; Manufacturing use = 1 parking space per 500 square feet of gross foor area; Offce and Service uses = 1 parking space per 300 square feet of gross foor area; or B. 1 parking space for every 2 employees on the largest shift.	1 parking space per 20 units of storage area plus 1 parking space per 300 square feet of offce area plus 2 covered parking spaces for a caretaker unit.
	TRUCK MANEUVERING AND LOADING STANDARDS
All loading docks, ramps, wells, areas,	All loading docks, ramps, wells, areas,	For primary Warehouse and	For primary Warehouse and	Whichever standard applies:
zones and doors are to be designed	zones and doors are to be designed for Manufacturing uses, a minimum of 1 Manufacturing uses, if the single tenant

Large Dock-High Loading Facilities	Small Dock-High Loading Facilities	Large Grade Level Loading Facilities	Small Grade Level Loading Facilities	Mini-Storage Self- Storage

Large Dock-High Loading Facilities	Small Dock-High Loading Facilities	Large Grade Level Loading Facilities	Small Grade Level Loading Facilities	Mini-Storage Self- Storage
for double body vehicles.	double body vehicles.	double body loading, dock, area, zone, ramp, well or door is to be provided per 30,000 square feet of gross foor area or 1 per building, whichever results in the greater requirement. The remaining loading doors, zones or ramps can be designed for single body vehicles. For Offce and Service uses, there is no requirement for double body loading facilities. All loading doors can be designed for single body vehicles. All loading doors for all large grade level loading facilities are to be designed at the minimum for single body vehicles.	unit size or average multiple tenant unit size is under 3,000 square feet, or if the entire building area is under 30,000 square feet, all loading doors can be designed for single body vehicles. If the single tenant unit size or average multiple tenant unit size is over 3,000 square feet or the entire building area is over 30,000 square feet, a minimum of 1 double body loading door, ramp, zone, well, area or dock is required per 10 ground level units, whichever results in the greater requirement. All other loading doors can be designed for single body vehicles. For Offce and Service uses, there is no requirement for double body loading facilities. All loading doors can be designed for single body vehicles. All loading doors for all small grade level loading facilities are to be designed at the minimum for single body vehicles.	1. Units that are enclosed within a building require designated single body loading areas adjacent to the entrances. 2. Units that have direct exterior access require single body side loading along the driveway. Typical dimensions for a driveway that serves more than one unit are 20 feet for a driveway plus 20 feet for loading.

Large Dock-High Loading Facilities	Small Dock-High Loading Facilities	Large Grade Level Loading Facilities	Small Grade Level Loading Facilities	Mini-Storage Self- Storage
	TRUCK STACKING/PARKING REQUIREMENTS
For Warehouse uses, 1 space per 7 loading docks, ramps, doors, zones, wells or areas is required. A minimum of 1 per site is required.	For Warehouse uses, 1 space per 7 loading docks, ramps, doors, wells, zones or areas is required.	For a total gross foor building area under 30,000 square feet or if the site has no loading facilities, there is no requirement.	For a total gross foor building area under 30,000 square feet, or, if the site has no loading facilities, there is no requirement.	No requirement.
For Manufacturing uses, 1 space per 10 loading docks, doors, ramps, wells, zones or areas is required. A minimum of 1 per site is required for facilities with a gross foor area over 30,000 square feet. No requirement for Offce and Service uses.	For Manufacturing uses, 1 space per 10 loading docks, doors, ramps, wells or areas is required. A minimum of 1 per site is required for facilities with a gross foor area over 30,000 square feet. No requirement for Offce and Service uses.	For a total gross foor building area over 30,000 square feet, the following is required: For Warehouse uses, 1 space per 7 loading docks, doors, ramps, zones, wells or areas. A minimum of 1 per site is required. For Manufacturing uses, 1 space per 10 loading docks, doors, ramps, wells or areas. A minimum of 1 per site is required for facilities with a gross foor area over 30,000 square feet. No requirement for Offce and Service uses.	For a total gross foor building area over 30,000 square feet, the following is required: For Warehouse uses, 1 space per 7 loading docks, doors, ramps, zones, wells or areas. A minimum of 1 per site is required. For Manufacturing uses, 1 space per 10 loading docks, doors, ramps, wells or areas. A minimum of 1 per site is required for facilities with a gross foor area over 30,000 square feet. No requirement for Offce and Service uses.

(Ord. 87-821 § 18)

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